{"product_id":"vintage-bayard-fantasia-israel-brass-clock-12-tribes-of-israel-verdigris-judaica","title":"Vintage Bayard Fantasia Israel Brass Clock 12 Tribes of Israel Verdigris Judaica","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking Mid-Century Modern desk clock features a heavy cast brass frame with a deep green verdigris (patinated) finish, typical of high-end Israeli metalwork from the 1950s and 60s. The face is bordered by twelve relief panels, each depicting the symbol and Hebrew name of one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve Tribes of Israel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (e.g., the Lion of Judah, the Scales of Dan, the Ship of Zebulun).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mechanical movement is produced by the renowned French manufacturer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBayard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known for their reliable \"8-day\" or alarm movements. The clock face is protected by a convex glass lens and features luminous hands. The base is clearly marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"MADE IN ISRAEL\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"FANTASIA\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer (Movement):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bayard (France)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker (Case):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fantasia (Israel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twelve Tribes of Israel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePatinated Cast Brass, Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e6.25\" Height x 5.75\" Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe case shows a beautiful, even patina with minor age-appropriate wear to the brass highlights. No chips or cracks to the glass. Movement appears intact with original winding keys and the clock is functioning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this is a clock, the patinated brass style and \"Fantasia\" foundry work are contemporary to and stylistically identical to Israeli lighting of the period (such as those by Pal-Bell or Dayagi).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a reference on the metalwork style and the context of the Israeli giftware industry of this era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsraeliana: The Art and Design of the Young State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e * \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aleph (Published in collaboration with the Eretz Israel Museum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSimilar verdigris metalwork and casting techniques used by Fantasia and Pal-Bell are detailed in the sections regarding the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950s Metalware Industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Page numbers vary by edition, typically around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epp. 42-48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43979445076011,"sku":"915","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260424_191424.jpg?v=1777245676","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/vintage-bayard-fantasia-israel-brass-clock-12-tribes-of-israel-verdigris-judaica","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}